tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904950.post111955982925084389..comments2023-10-06T06:16:27.566-05:00Comments on Willa's Journal: Time outWillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04816425431273554588noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904950.post-1120058598327425222005-06-29T10:23:00.000-05:002005-06-29T10:23:00.000-05:00Those who study these things scientifically say do...Those who study these things scientifically say dogs and cats have about the same level of cognitive ability (and vocabulary understanding) of a four year old human child. That's pretty good, so it's no wonder we see behavior in them that seems human.<BR/><BR/>When I learned this my kitties were young and I took to talking to them as I would to a small child, explaining things to them and asking them how they feel about things. I tell them when I'm going somewhere and when I expect to be back, and when they get into it with each other I ask them what's going on in yes/no questions (they will meow for yes, remain silent for no). I've often been able to sort out situations and gain insight into their relationships with each other this way.<BR/><BR/>I also tell them what I expect of them in terms of behavior, and why. Like kids, they are mostly compliant and occasionally willfully naughty! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904950.post-1119673806426410052005-06-24T23:30:00.000-05:002005-06-24T23:30:00.000-05:00It's pretty humbling to see a tree that's now tall...It's pretty humbling to see a tree that's now taller than our house, and remember when it was a tiny seedling in a cup. It *is* amazing. :)Willahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04816425431273554588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904950.post-1119621601585947022005-06-24T09:00:00.000-05:002005-06-24T09:00:00.000-05:00Wow - impressive tree, from a seed you planted. It...Wow - impressive tree, from a seed you planted. It's amazing how trees grow when we aren't looking, for years and years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com